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just finished my first rat rack!! :)
i used 1"x2" for the top wire mesh things and 2"x2" for the frame :) waiting on the watering system to come :)View attachment 255267View attachment 255268
Are those tubs deep enough for the rats to be able to stand upright?
I have heard that it is extremely cruel if they do not have enough cage height. If they get some out of the tub time I guess it won't matter
 
Have just finished redoing this enclosure, was a twin now triple. started off as a bare 4ft glass aquarium.
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My 5 bay enclosure set up that my dad & I built last year -
Mum showing how tall the enclosures are (she's 150cm)
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- our helper (R.I.P Jetz)
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Cabinet/Bookshelf conversions
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and Olive python enclosure in progress
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In the planning stage, 2 level Bearded Dragon enclosure with storage
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Just a heads up - this is why I don't use heat mats, and never will again!
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My 5 bay enclosure set up that my dad & I built last year -
Mum showing how tall the enclosures are (she's 150cm)
IMG_9149.jpg

IMG_9680.jpg

IMG_9917.jpg

IMG_9515.jpg

IMG_8579.jpg
- our helper (R.I.P Jetz)
IMG_9605.jpg

IMG_9616.jpg

2011-09-261635.jpg

IMG_0948x2.jpg


Cabinet/Bookshelf conversions
IMG_2276.jpg

DSCF2096.jpg

DSCF2097.jpg

IMGP1607.jpg

DSCF1448.jpg

DSCF2351.jpg


and Olive python enclosure in progress
2012-05-27163831.jpg


In the planning stage, 2 level Bearded Dragon enclosure with storage
BeardedDragonEnclosureFront2.jpg

BeardedDragonEnclosureSide1.jpg

BeardedDragonEnclosureSide2.jpg


Just a heads up - this is why I don't use heat mats, and never will again!
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heat mats don't mix with plastic,better off using sand substrates
 
well technically dragonlover1 that peticular heatmat is only meant to be used under a glass tank, that could be why it burnt up like that? i was actually gonna do the same thing but with substrate but then read the instructions and found out it said 'glass only' lol
 
Hey trouble! What do you use for your down lights to light up the tank the look nice! :)
I just bought the pack of three 12v downlights that Ikea sells, great lights and hardly take any power :)

heat mats don't mix with plastic,better off using sand substrates
I found the sand didn't warm properly, so I took it out. Just don't trust heat mats now, since that one shorted out. Heat cords all the way!
 
Yeh heat mats are UNDER tank heaters different to heat cords. strong heat on rubber astro turf is asking for trouble, the mat is probs still fine.

It's got holes through it ? How can it be fine
 
the heat probably couldn't get through the astroturf and it built up over time , my mate been using the same heat matt for well over a year with no problems and ive had one running for about 4 months , just make sure you use them properly and there fine
 
You have to use a thermostat otherwise they can do that to your snakes.
 
Just a heads up - this is why I don't use heat mats, and never will again!
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that happened because heatmats are not meant to have that over them....common sense that when plastic is heated it melts......you should have it buried in dirt or under a glass enclosure....in this case it's not the heatmats fault its the person who put fake turf on it with out a barrier like glass.
 
That's amazing, Joemal!! What's the measurements for that beast?! Awesome xD

2.4 long X 1.2 wide X 2.0 high ..Because of backing onto parkland it wasn't an option to build an outdoor enclosure .With the local ferals roaming the neighbourhood at night it wouldn't be hard for one of them to jump the back fence and break into an outdoor cage so that is the reason for such a large indoor cage .
 
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